Fairmont State University

Fairmont, WV · Public · 2,590 undergraduates

Fairmont State University admitted 99% of applicants. Students who submitted scores typically had 810–1070 on the SAT. Its average net price after aid for in-state students was $14,599 a year. Within six years, 55% of first-time, full-time students graduated.

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Admissions

Admission rate
99%
SAT/ACT scores
Required
SAT middle 50%
810–1070
ACT middle 50%
17–23

Cost

In-state cost of attendance, before aid
$20,519 a year
Average in-state net price after aid
$14,599 a year
In-state net price for families earning under $30,000
$10,561 a year
In-state tuition and fees
$8,708 a year
Out-of-state tuition and fees
$13,064 a year

Outcomes

Graduation rate (within 6 years)
55%
Students who return for a second year
67%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
$49,370 a year
Median debt at graduation
$18,392

Students

Undergraduates
2,590
Undergraduates with a Pell Grant
38%
Student-faculty ratio
14 to 1
Campus setting
Town

Most common fields of study

Share of the degrees the college awarded, by field.

Health professions
32%
Business, management and marketing
10%
Psychology
8%
Engineering technologies
8%
Homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting
7%

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, most recent institution-level data (October 2026 release). Admission figures are reported by the college; check its website for current requirements.